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overhead picture of 6 lunchbox brownies cut into squares on a parchment paper.

Delicious and Fudgy Lunchbox Brownies Recipe

These fudgy lunchbox brownies are easy to make and freeze amazingly well to have as a future school lunch dessert!  The brownies are made in one bowl, making this simple recipe an easy treat any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 brownies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks) melted
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 13"x9" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Allow to cool for 5 minutes once melted.
  • To the same saucepan, add in your sugar and cocoa powder and whisk well. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
  • To the same saucepan, add in your flour, baking powder, and salt and stir well until fully incorporated.
  • Optional: If using, add in your chocolate chips and fold into the brownie batter.
  • Using a rubber spatula, pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and bake your brownies for 30-35 minutes.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

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